Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards squeaked past the Magic 102-99. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.